The Illinois Freedom Caucus filed articles of impeachment against Governor J.B. Pritzker for what they argue is engaging in conduct and incites violence.
Beni Rae Harmony, a reporter for WICS‑ABC20 in Springfield, Illinois, stepped down this week following her suspension over an emotional on‑air tribute to Charlie Kirk, whom she described as a mentor. The segment aired live last Friday and lasted approximately one minute and seventeen seconds, during which Harmony fought back tears while reflecting on Kirk’s influence in her life and urging viewers to hold fast to belief, community, and speaking up.
President Donald Trump announced plans to address rising crime in Memphis, Tennessee, following his administration’s recent success in restoring order in Washington, DC.
The U.S. Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a civil complaint Tuesday challenging Illinois laws that offer in-state tuition and scholarships to illegal aliens. The DOJ argues these benefits violate federal law and the Constitution by discriminating against U.S. citizens who are denied similar treatment.
An Illinois judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Illinois State Sen. Jil Walker Tracy that sought to arrest 33 Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block legislative action. The case, filed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Adams County, aimed to domesticate Texas quorum warrants so Illinois law enforcement could detain the lawmakers and return them to Texas.
A pivotal legal battle over Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms is now on track to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with a possible final decision expected by mid-2026. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for September 22 in a case that could determine whether any state can legally prohibit commonly owned firearms.
